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Best Aurora Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public preschools serving 9,637 students in Aurora, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Aurora, IL are Homestead Elementary School, Freeman Elementary School and Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Aurora, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2830 Hillsboro Blvd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Freeman Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
153 S Randall Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1332 Robinwood Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
W S Beaupre Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
954 E Benton St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5390
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
449 New Indian Trl Ct
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #66.
Hall Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Heather Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5005
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
G N Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1141 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Olney C Allen Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Mabel O Donnell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
C M Bardwell Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hill Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
724 Pennsylvania Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5007
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Mccleery Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 W Illinois Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
L D Brady Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Columbia St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5425
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Front St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1515.
John Gates Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 7th Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Greenman Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
729 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5004
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Rose E Krug Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Melrose Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Nicholas A Hermes Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Jungles Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Edna Rollins Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Kane St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Child Service Center Preschool
1480 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7590
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Dev Center
278 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-5102
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Children Preschool
780 Shoreline Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3030
Gr: PK | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
West Aurora Learning Center/ela
1870 W Galena Blvd, Early Lear
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5016
Gr: PK | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Aurora, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Aurora, IL include Homestead Elementary School, Freeman Elementary School and Smith Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Aurora?
23 public preschools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Aurora are often viewed compared to one another?

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